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3:35 PM ET, July 17, 2007

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CNN:
Official: Al Qaeda will use Iraq to attack U.S.  —  WASHINGTON (CNN) — The new National Intelligence Estimate will warn that al Qaeda will try to use its capabilities and contacts in Iraq to attack the United States, according to a senior government official.
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Washington Post:
Exit Strategies  —  Would Iran Take Over Iraq?  Would Al-Qaeda?  The Debate About How and When to Leave Centers on What Might Happen After the U.S. Goes.  —  If U.S. combat forces withdraw from Iraq in the near future, three developments would be likely to unfold.
Spencer Ackerman / TPMmuckraker:
The NIE and Iraq: What's Missing from this Picture?
Discussion: Prairie Weather
Brian Ross Reports / The Blotter:
Experts: Unclassified Report 'Pure Pablum,' Hides Truth
Liz Sidoti / Associated Press:
AP Poll: GOP pick is 'none of the above'  —  WASHINGTON - And the leading Republican presidential candidate is ... none of the above.  —  The latest Associated Press-Ipsos poll found that nearly a quarter of Republicans are unwilling to back top-tier hopefuls Rudy Giuliani, Fred Thompson …
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Lydia Saad / Gallup Poll:
2008 Nomination Contests Holding Steady With Clinton and Giuliani on Top  —  No further decline in McCain's support despite rough patch on campaign trail  —  PRINCETON, NJ — A new Gallup survey, conducted July 12-15, 2007, finds little change from earlier this month in public preferences …
Klaus Marre / The Hill:
Wamp: Thompson is close to joining '08 race
Discussion: Let Freedom Ring
Zogby:
Zogby: Clinton Builds Sturdy Lead; Thompson & Giuliani Battle for Top GOP Spot
Discussion: Pollster.com
Associated Press:
Richardson says Clinton isn't the only women's candidate
Discussion: The Democratic Daily
Jeb Koogler / The Moderate Voice:
Pervez Musharraf: How Good Of An Ally Is He Really?  —  Pervez Musharraf is often touted as an important ally in the war on terrorism.  With his strong control over the military, he has cracked down on Islamic militants operating in Waziristan and other parts of Pakistan.  —  Or so we've heard.
Discussion: The Newshoggers
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Bill Roggio / The Fourth Rail:
Suicide bombing at Islamabad courthouse kills 13  —  Over 50 wounded in attack where ousted Chief Justice was scheduled to speak  —  The suicide attacks which have plagued the Northwest Frontier Province have shifted to the heart of Pakistan in the capital of Islamabad.
Discussion: Pakistan Daily Times
Glenn Greenwald / Salon:
The Politico sewer  —  The Politico today is prominently touting on its front page another vapid, petty, and inane "news story" — the type of story which has, in just a few short months, become its hallmark: … Impressively, they followed up their Romney scoop with a hard-hitting …
Cornelia Dean / New York Times:
Islamic Creationist and a Book Sent Round the World  —  In the United States, opposition to the teaching of evolution in public schools has largely been fueled by the religious right, particularly Protestant fundamentalism.  —  Now another voice is entering the debate, in dramatic fashion.
Discussion: Pharyngula, DefCon Blog and Whatever
Glenn Greenwald / Salon:
David Brooks' field trip to the White House  —  As George Bush has become more and more isolated, and as his presidency has collapsed around him, he has increasingly arranged White House events where like-minded admirers come and gather around him and genuflect to his greatness.
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Salon:
The Salon Interview: Elizabeth Edwards  —  So in January 2009, what's the first thing John Edwards does to make life different for poor people in America?  —  Well, a lot of it is a legislative agenda that needs to pass, but some of it he can do right away.
Robert Burns / Time:
Gen. Pace Declares Iraq 'Sea Change'  —  (RAMADI, Iraq) — In his most optimistic remarks since the U.S. troop buildup began, Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Tuesday that Iraq has undergone a "sea change" in security in recent months, and that this will influence …
Discussion: Captain's Quarters and INSTAPUTZ
Matt / Think Progress:
Novak: Women's 'venom' toward Bush is 'so vicious.'  —  Appearing on Hugh Hewitt's radio show yesterday, conservative pundit Robert Novak claimed that "women, particularly," are making our current political discourse more "vicious":
Steve Thompson / Dallas Morning News:
Women arrested after police standoff  —  Arlington: 2 were investigated after earlier airport incidents  —  stevethompson@dallasnews.com  —  It started with a routine domestic disturbance, except that the pair involved has recently been under investigation by federal terrorism officials.
John Tierney / New York Times:
A Survival Imperative for Space Colonization  —  In 1993, J. Richard Gott III computed with scientific certainty that humanity would survive at least 5,100 more years.  At the time, I took that as reason to relax, but Dr. Gott has now convinced me I was wrong.
 
 
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Ben Smith / The Politico:
Obama, the T-shirt  —  There were big stories today …
Satyam / Think Progress:
'Mildly profane' Bush 'crashes' Republican meeting on Iraq.
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The Atlantic Online:
Harry Potter and the Haters
Discussion: Eschaton and Washington Post
Ted Barrett / CNN:
Dems plan Senate 'all-nighter' on Iraq
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
I must say this really does make my day.  "None of the Above" …
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Et tu, Jetblue?
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The Pope is a Primate  —  That's what falafel Bill is upset about?
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Ron Paul comments stir a fuss
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The Obama Option
Times of London:
Galloway: 'I deserve medal, not ban, for Iraq'
Perry Bacon Jr / Washington Post:
On Tour to Highlight Poverty, Edwards Tries to Shift Race's Focus
John Fund / Opinion Journal:
Belabor the Point  —  Democrats find one government office they want to cut back.
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